Beyond Introductions
Beyond Introductions
Kirsten Mancosky
Ask. Share. Connect. Ice breakers vs iceberg breakers: it takes the right kind of question to prompt conversations that expose people's values, experiences, ideas, and great minds, because knowing a lot about someone is not the same as truly knowing them. Listen as host Kirsten Mancosky goes beyond introductions with guests through her ever growing list of questions.
S3E10: Beyond Pride Month - with Taryn
151. What are your behaviors when you go into self-preservation mode? 18. What's different between you and most other people? In the spirit of Pride Month, listen to Taryn & Kirsten, who only spent a week together in person 11 years ago, talk about heartfelt topics of self-acceptance and the bursts of smiles with topics like dogs, book, and cocktails.
Jun 27, 2021
33 min
S3E9: Beyond a BI Evangelist - with Josh
11. What is your life philosophy? 137. How is your day today different from your day yesterday? One of Beyond Introduction's strongest supporters has earned his self-proclaimed title as "BI evangelist." Josh and Kirsten discuss Josh's admirable perspectives of the world, especially coming out of the pandemic, his fascinating career and life interests, and also the meaningful approach of talking with people.
May 10, 2021
29 min
S3E8: Beyond Making Music - with OG Jonny D
93. What is something you're working on for yourself/personal development? 70. Are you an introvert or extrovert? After uncovering a number of common connections, OG Jonny D and Kirsten capture how two acquaintances share ideas and span conversation topics, from music to alma mater reminiscing to future aspirations.
Apr 15, 2021
25 min
S3E7: Beyond "Safe at Home" - with Emily & Marc
29.  What's your favorite thing about people? 22.  What is something you have learned about yourself? Originating from a serendipitous "meet cute" scenario at a concert, this couple shares with Kirsten of their relationship growth over their years of marriage, especially through the past year during being safe at home during the COVID pandemic.
Mar 31, 2021
38 min
S3E6: Beyond the BI Designer - with Seth
#4. What are your defining moments in life? #135. When was a time you felt doubtful at work? Marrying the BI voice with the BI look, today's episode is with the designer who created the rebranded logo and style of Beyond Introductions. Seth shares his reflections of what shaped him to emphasize work so strongly and his outlook about continuing to pursue growth. BONUS: listen to the promo about receiving a digital file so that you can access the questions at any time from your phone.
Mar 5, 2021
31 min
S3E5: Beyond Relationships - with Travis & Chelsie
151. What are your behaviors when you go into self-preservation mode (or how do you process emotions)? 152. How have you used your heart recently? Bringing you the latest in BI podcast development, this is the first episode with guests who are a couple. Travis & Chelsie, while being fantastic people individually, embody a great example of a flourishing couple. Listen to them share their own experiences and perspectives on life as well as how they've grown as a couple.
Feb 7, 2021
32 min
S3E4: Popcorn Episode! Question #64
#64. What are three things you want someone to take away from a first impression of you? Another popcorn episode - just one question with multiple people sharing their great minds. Take a listen at the short snippets of how people desire to be initially perceived (and the deep thought that goes into the answers).
Dec 30, 2020
7 min
S3E3: Beyond the Peace Corps - with Pat
109 When was the last time your life changed in a single day? 87. If you were to create a music festival, what bands would you bring in? This episode is a great example of how people circle in and our of life in amazing ways! Take a listen to how once-upon-a-time neighbors actually get to know each other and how Pat has applied the BI questions to his professional and Peace Corps life.
Dec 16, 2020
34 min
S3E2: Popcorn Episode! Question #21
#21. What is a common misconception people have of you? It's the first popcorn episode of the new season! Just one question with multiple people sharing their great minds. Take a listen at the short snippets to both new and familiar voices about times when people's perceptions of the guests don't line up with the reality of who they are.
Dec 3, 2020
14 min
S3E1: Beyond 9 Years of Friendship - with Ashley
#138. What three things would you want to be free for the rest of your life?  #22. What is something that you've learned about yourself? The kick off of Season 3! When an extrovert is forced into quarantine and an introverted friend is willing to have deep chats, the result is this episode! Take a listen in on the natural flow of conversation, development of ideas, and plentiful laughs (posed by Ashley) between two long-time friends.
Nov 18, 2020
34 min
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